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The hosts break down the iconic episode 'Mad Love', exploring its themes and voice performances.

Our hosts return to the Podcave to break down “Mad Love,” one of the most iconic and unsettling episodes of this series. Alex and Will dive into this twisted love story, comparing it to the original comic while wondering how its surprisingly mature themes managed to slip past the censors. They also spotlight the powerhouse voice performances from Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Arleen Sorkin and how they bring so much more emotional depth and tragedy to this episode. Our hosts also uncover a few unexpected gems: a newly discovered villain with a bizarre licking habit, the Joker’s curious kink for whoopee cushions, Batman’s piranha tank addition to his trophy room, and Killer Croc expands his empire into costume shops. Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/batmantaspod ThreadHeads 20% Off: https://www.threadheads.com/BATMANTASPOD87466 Buy Our Merch: https://www.bleakworld.store/category/btas-podcast-collaboration Outbreaks Issue 4 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/outbreaks-1-4-an-ongoing-zombie-anthology-series Mobster Mash 1-2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/mobster-mash-1-2-classic-movie-monsters-as-mobsters Join Our…

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